Advances in Transition Metal-Catalyzed Reactions: Mechanisms and Applications
A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: heterogeneous catalysis; catalyst synthesis; catalytic mechanism; nanocatalysis; single-atom catalysis
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Interests: nanoscale chemistry; inorganic synthesis; heterogeneous catalysis; biomass conversion; environmental engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Transition metal-catalyzed reactions are fundamental to modern synthetic chemistry, facilitating efficient and selective transformations that drive progress in pharmaceuticals, materials science, agrochemicals, and energy research. Ongoing advancements in catalyst design, mechanistic insights, and practical applications continue to shape both academic and industrial research. This Special Issue seeks to gather cutting-edge studies and comprehensive reviews that showcase recent breakthroughs in transition metal-catalyzed reactions. It aims to provide a platform for leading researchers to share their latest discoveries and perspectives, promoting collaboration and inspiring future innovations.
Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Novel catalytic systems design;
- Mechanistic studies elucidating reaction pathways and selectivity;
- Applications in synthetic chemistry, including asymmetric catalysis, C-H activation, cross-coupling, and sustainable catalysis;
- Interdisciplinary approaches integrating computational, spectroscopic, and experimental methods;
- Emerging trends and future directions in the field.
We believe your contributions will greatly enrich this Special Issue. Please submit your paper through the MDPI submission system, selecting the journal "Catalysts" and the Special Issue "Advances in Transition Metal-Catalyzed Reactions: Mechanisms and Applications". Please contact the Guest Editors Yongjun Ji or Ke Wu, or the Journal Editor (zinnia.zhou@mdpi.com), for any queries. Papers will be published on a rolling basis. We look forward to receiving your submissions.
Warm regards,
Prof. Dr. Yongjun Ji
Dr. Ke Wu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- transition metal
- heterogeneous catalysis
- homogenous catalysis
- catalyst synthesis
- catalytic performance
- catalytic mechanism
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